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Novelist Elnathan John is one of Nigeria’s most accomplished authors. His writing takes a stern but humorous look at modern-day society. On The 77 Percent, he talks about the role of humor in his writing, his latest books and his relationship to Nigeria. Go to video
This week, The 77 Percent is joined by Nigerian novelist Elnathan John. We meet Tobore Ovuorie, a courageous Nigerian journalist, who sheds light on human trafficking and whose work is now being honored with DW’s Freedom of Speech Award. And we meet Ivory Coast’s next generation of reggae artists.
Ivory Coast is well known on the international reggae scene thanks to multi-award winning artists such as Tiken Jah Fakoly. A new generation of artists is now trying to succeed him. But they’re finding it hard to gain the trust and support or the producers and labels.
Novelist Elnathan John is one of Nigeria’s most accomplished authors. His writing takes a stern but humorous look at modern-day society. On The 77 Percent, he talks about the role of humor in his writing, his latest books and his relationship to Nigeria.
A former hunter is advocating for animal conservation in rural communities in Ghana's Volta region. For him it's a full-time job convincing locals to keep the ecosystem in balance by keeping the animals around.
A project in Eswatini, former known as Swaziland, is installing solar-powered water pumps to improve hygiene and living conditions, something especially important in times of a global pandemic.
A strong tailwind is boosting renewable energy sources, and as wind turbines get taller and taller, their blades are getting longer and longer. We visit a remarkable wind farm under construction in Germany.
The grasslands on the slopes of the Drakensberg escarpment are key to South Africa's water resources. Two women run a group that promotes measures to restore the ecosystem and help people prosper despite overgrazing.
A project in Nigeria is promoting sustainability and combating climate change through organic farming practices. Instead of chemicals they are showing people how to make and use organic alternatives.
On this week's Eco Africa, we learn how restoring grasslands in South Africa's Drakensberg escarpment can help with the country's water problems and see how people in Eswatini are using hot water to fight a pandemic.
Aware of the dangers of pollution, young volunteers are innovating to raise awareness on environmental issues by organizing cleanup campaigns and launching waste management initiatives on the Mediterranean island.
Germany has used open cast mining to retrieve brown coal, or lignite, for decades. A biologist is now replanting the devastated landscapes - returning many rare species to where they once thrived.
Salla, the coldest town in Finland, is bidding to host the Summer Olympics in order to protest against climate change. Because even there, residents can feel its effects.
Is light putting our health and wildlife at risk? Light revolutionized our lives, as artificial illumination is expanding globally the impact of disappearing darkness becomes more and more visible.
A small nocturnal primate species called the Slender Loris is at risk. They've been losing their habitat for years, and many are hunted for profit and superstition. But now there is hope for the tree dwelling cuties.
Our ecosystem hangs in a fragile balance. When a species is gone, or the climate has changed, it will always have consequences for all of us. Can humans balance their needs with those of the environment?
The movement to boost access to coronavirus vaccines received a shot in the arm after US President Biden voiced support for a waiver COVID-19 vaccine-related patents. Now, the EU is signaling it may be open to the idea as well.
